Joshua L.

• Managed a project to launch new product line in United States automotive market. Activities included developing market strategy, developing branding, managing trade show booth design and logistics, managing supply chain of new product, and identifying and mitigating potential legal risks. • Managed technology proof-of-concept (POC) projects with startups. Managing projects involved 1) drafting a business plan regarding the technology and target market; 2) scouting technology; 3) explaining the business plan to management and R&D staff in Japanese; 4) negotiating and executing relevant agreements with startups for technology evaluation; and 5) facilitating technical discussions between Japanese R&D staff and startups. • Attended start-up pitch events to monitor industry trends, gather market intelligence, network with strategic partners, and scout startups working on complementary technologies. Presented Sekisui Chemical’s reverse pitch at events hosted by venues such as Plug & Play Tech Center and RakuNest. • Negotiated necessary contracts for sales, marketing, and research efforts. Negotiated contracts include nondisclosure agreements, joint development agreements, and material transfer agreements. Negotiations involved internal discussions in Japanese with inhouse legal department and R&D engineers.

Took courses with an emphasis on business law. Courses completed include: Intellectual Property, Technology Licensing, International Tax, International Contract Drafting, and Business Organizations.

Attended semester abroad law program in Tokyo. Interned at White & Case and TMI Associates.

Attended Japanese language immersion program.